FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution®

Program Overview

The FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution program is a fast import program from Ecuador and Colombia to the United States via FedEx. It allows buyers to send multiple pieces from a single location to multiple recipients in the U.S. Products move as one (1) electronically consolidated shipment, clearing customs as a single unit with one Consolidated Commercial Invoice (CCI).

After customs clearance, FedEx distributes the individual packages through their Express Domestic System (P1) to their final destinations. Please see the official FedEx IPD presentation document (included) for more details.

What The Program Can Do For You

The FedEx IPD program is designed to bring buyers fresh flowers quickly and cost effectively. It also:

Who Is Eligible

All qualifying CalFlowers Floral Members likely to ship 20+ boxes a week on a consistent basis.

How The Service Works

Floral product is ordered by the CalFlowers member who will be set up to source from Colombia and/or Ecuador. Flowers then will ship to Miami (MIA) via air cargo where a dedicated FedEx team will receive it, have it cleared, and then stage it for movement to Memphis all while maintaining the cold chain. Once it arrives in Memphis, it will be put into the FedEx Expresssystem and shipped FedEx Priority Overnight® (P1) to the domestic final destination.